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With all that said, from my eyes, the LC looks much more modern (as it should) and daring. Good for Lexus.
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Goes to show how much of a success the current 6 series (in particular the GC), when it can still be compared favorably to something as fresh as the LC. Its really debatable which looks nicer, but glad theres some really good competition happening in this market.
With all that said, from my eyes, the LC looks much more modern (as it should) and daring. Good for Lexus.
With all that said, from my eyes, the LC looks much more modern (as it should) and daring. Good for Lexus.
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Maybe it's just me, but I feel Hyundai has already surpassed Acura in pretty much every category, except the super car one.
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I also don't mind the sedans but in general, I'd have to do my homework since the segment in Acura's market is pretty rife with alternatives...
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...keep in mind, I'm not talking about upgrading the tires on ANY of these cars which of course, puts any Acura into the same category as Koenigsegg and Pagani.
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...and NOTHING beats the sex appeal of the RDX. Nothing.
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so is Acura
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whattttt........ I think I just forgot everything I know about the "Supra successor"..... actually when this car's prototypes and various models were shown, I was thinking this was more along the lines of a Supra successor than anything going on in the other avenues.... give it 600hp and we got a legit competitor.
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Scoop! 600-HP Lexus LC F Coming This Fall
February 27, 2017 at 11:48 am by Peter Lyon Illustration by Best Car
Currently, the 471-hp Lexus LC500 is the brand’s high-performance flagship. But we’ve learned that Lexus is planning more. Set to make its debut at the Tokyo auto show in October is an ultra-high-performance LC F that will feature a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 punching out a potent 600 horsepower.
According to our source at Lexus, this high-performance powerplant is in essence two 8AR-type 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines joined together at 90 degrees. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 also will find its way into the GS F—making 550 horsepower—but for the LC F it will be turned up to 600 horsepower, with 470 lb-ft of torque. As with the LC500, the F will use the company’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
The LC F’s bespoke body kit will feature hood vents, air ducts for brake cooling, a fixed rear wing, and an aggressive front splitter as well as side and rear air vents. A set of 20-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance rubber will keep the LC F stuck to the road, while six-piston brake calipers will squeeze the rotors to scrub off speed. We’ll learn more about the hardware on this ultimate Lexus this fall.
While the LC500 will start at $92,995, the LC F could nearly double that figure. Sound expensive? Well, it’s a bargain next to the $350,000 Lexus asked for the LFA.
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Scoop! 600-HP Lexus LC F Coming This Fall
February 27, 2017 at 11:48 am by Peter Lyon Illustration by Best Car
Currently, the 471-hp Lexus LC500 is the brand’s high-performance flagship. But we’ve learned that Lexus is planning more. Set to make its debut at the Tokyo auto show in October is an ultra-high-performance LC F that will feature a new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 punching out a potent 600 horsepower.
According to our source at Lexus, this high-performance powerplant is in essence two 8AR-type 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines joined together at 90 degrees. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 also will find its way into the GS F—making 550 horsepower—but for the LC F it will be turned up to 600 horsepower, with 470 lb-ft of torque. As with the LC500, the F will use the company’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
The LC F’s bespoke body kit will feature hood vents, air ducts for brake cooling, a fixed rear wing, and an aggressive front splitter as well as side and rear air vents. A set of 20-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance rubber will keep the LC F stuck to the road, while six-piston brake calipers will squeeze the rotors to scrub off speed. We’ll learn more about the hardware on this ultimate Lexus this fall.
While the LC500 will start at $92,995, the LC F could nearly double that figure. Sound expensive? Well, it’s a bargain next to the $350,000 Lexus asked for the LFA.
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That looks awesome. Sadly with the estimated price of the regular LC at this point I would imagine the LC-F will be in the 120k range. That doesn't screem Supra successor to me cause it is priced way out of that expected range.
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Edit: just updated above post with that info regarding pricing.....
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Maybe, but what did the Supra compete with? GT-R, NSX, etc. All over $100k cars now.
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looks nice, but Lexus is smoking crack if they think they can sell LC500 for $100k+...when they can't even sell the GSF at $90k.
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I see a fair number of new GS-F's around these parts.....
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GS-F or GSF?
I have seen 2 in total.
I have seen 2 in total.
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Jeez, at that price point, I'd rather get a Nismo GTR
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Somewhat yes. But Sedan in general sells more than coupe... So that goes back to the question if Lexus can't sell the Performance sedan at a lower price point, how do they expect to sell the coupe at a higher price point?
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May just be me, but I'd think a performance coupe may get cross shopped a bit easier than comparing the GSF to the M & AMG crowd. IMO.
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Arguable. They should tone down the boy racer look then, if they're going after the AM crowd. Granted, there are some special addition AMs, but 98% of them look classy as opposed to boy racer.
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The supra replacement is supposed to be a collaboration with BMW right? So the LC and Supra replacement are two separate cars based on my understanding.
If the LC F starts at $120k with 600hp, that's quite a bargain. The MB S550 at 450hp already starts at $122k. It goes up to $165k for S63 with 580hp, and all the way to $240k for S65.
It's probably gonna be more like $140k-$150k.
If the LC F starts at $120k with 600hp, that's quite a bargain. The MB S550 at 450hp already starts at $122k. It goes up to $165k for S63 with 580hp, and all the way to $240k for S65.
It's probably gonna be more like $140k-$150k.
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Wow they are insane if they think they can ask double the price of the LC500. I get the point when what it competes at costs over 100k at this point but still 200k is a big stretch. Maybe 150k right next to the NSX price would be better. Having owned an F car it is sad to see all the ones they are making now are out of reach.
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At 200k, I really can't see them selling many of these. It's a glorified LC500. I guess I'll wait until the actual press release comes out (not that I'd be buying anyway, because poor), but it better have substantial upgrades through and through. Just slapping a new V8 with turbos on it does not justify 100k price increase.
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The supra replacement is supposed to be a collaboration with BMW right? So the LC and Supra replacement are two separate cars based on my understanding.
If the LC F starts at $120k with 600hp, that's quite a bargain. The MB S550 at 450hp already starts at $122k. It goes up to $165k for S63 with 580hp, and all the way to $240k for S65.
It's probably gonna be more like $140k-$150k.
If the LC F starts at $120k with 600hp, that's quite a bargain. The MB S550 at 450hp already starts at $122k. It goes up to $165k for S63 with 580hp, and all the way to $240k for S65.
It's probably gonna be more like $140k-$150k.
Wow they are insane if they think they can ask double the price of the LC500. I get the point when what it competes at costs over 100k at this point but still 200k is a big stretch. Maybe 150k right next to the NSX price would be better. Having owned an F car it is sad to see all the ones they are making now are out of reach.
At 200k, I really can't see them selling many of these. It's a glorified LC500. I guess I'll wait until the actual press release comes out (not that I'd be buying anyway, because poor), but it better have substantial upgrades through and through. Just slapping a new V8 with turbos on it does not justify 100k price increase.
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This coupe is too small to be considered a 6er/S class rival. The only direct competition is(like some of you mentioned) the AM Vantage. Well, if you are in the market for a such a car, why would anyone buy the Lexus over AM?
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Lexus better have something special to be able to compete within that segment, as the way it sits now, it will not be able to compete with BMW/Mercedes, let alone AM.
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same reason you would want to buy a NSX over a European counterpart. Reliability.
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I'd take an NSX at that point. Cheaper, and for some reason I have a feeling it will handle much better. Lexus vehicles (maybe save for the LFA, but I dunno) have always had soft old man suspensions. Not my cup of tea.
Also, the NSX has dat torque vectoring AWD, crazy instantaneous torque off the line, etc. I wouldn't buy the NSX just yet though. I'd wait until they do a refresh in a few years and undoubtedly turn the boost up a bit.
Of course, this is all hypothetical speak, as I can't afford any of these cars
Also, the NSX has dat torque vectoring AWD, crazy instantaneous torque off the line, etc. I wouldn't buy the NSX just yet though. I'd wait until they do a refresh in a few years and undoubtedly turn the boost up a bit.
Of course, this is all hypothetical speak, as I can't afford any of these cars
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As Cammisa duly notes, still has a bunch of loooooong gears.... ten of 'em....
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